TempoVIP Guide to the top-rated restaurants for exceptional dining in Portugal

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83 Gastrobar

83 Gastrobar, by Catarina Nascimento and Diogo Sousa, is a breath of fresh air in Vila Real. Influenced by her years in Spain alongside the irreverent Dabiz Muñoz, one of the best chefs in the world, Catarina presents a contemporary menu full of personality. The soul is Trás-os-Montes, but the flavors are global.

Wed-Fri 7:00 PM-11:00 PM / Sat-Sun 1:00 PM-11:00 PM.

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Vilar dos Mouros €€€€

Retiro da Ponte

The restaurant has been around for a long time but gained renewed life more recently, both in the space and the menu, which has become more sophisticated. Retiro da Ponte is in an idyllic location, by the Coura River, and is the perfect stop for a meal. In winter, it’s cozy, while in summer it gains an incredible terrace.

Tue-Sat 12:30 PM-3:30 PM, 7:30 PM-10:30 PM / Sun 12:30 PM-3:30 PM.

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Braga €€€

Inato Bistrô

With a refined and sophisticated dining room, the menu at Inato is creative with unexpected combinations. Starting with Portuguese products, chefs Miguel Rodrigues and Tiago Costa reinterpret tradition with the best ingredients.

Tue-Sat 12:00 PM-2:30 PM, 7:00 PM-10:30 PM.

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Comporta €€€€

JNcQUOI Beach Club

If it’s JNcQUOI, you already know that no detail has been left to chance. It starts with the beachside restaurant, where you can see the sea from any angle – the work of Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen. For food, there are classics from the Lisbon restaurant, but the main focus is on fish and paellas with excellent Portuguese products.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM-6:00 PM.

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São Miguel €€€€

Õtaka

Nikkei cuisine, rooted in the Japanese influence on Peruvian gastronomy, is well represented in the Azores at Õtaka. The ingredients, as expected, come from the island, with high-quality fish taking center stage. The restaurant is modern, sophisticated, and above all, carefully curated.

Tue-Sat 6:30-10:00 PM

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Faial €€

Príncipe

An informal, fun, and unpretentious restaurant, O Príncipe is a gastrobar that makes use of local ingredients, often presenting them in bold ways with surprising combinations.

Mon-Sun 7:00-10:00 PM

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Vilamoura €€€

AKVAVIT

Among the ever-changing novelties and tourist traps, AKVAVIT remains a stronghold of great food in the Vilamoura Marina. Open for nearly 35 years, its menu is Portuguese with Scandinavian influences. The seafood display is enticing, and the cataplanas are a specialty.

Mon-Sun 10:00-23:00.

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Sagres €€

Fermento

Somewhere between a bistro and a natural wine bar, Fermento is a must for those who love creative cuisine without rigid rules—except for using high-quality ingredients. Italian cuisine has a strong influence, given the owners’ origins, but don’t expect anything conventional. The results are always full of flavor.

Mon-Sat 13:00-15:00, 18:30-21:00

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Karpa

Chef Rui Sequeira is one of the Algarve’s great culinary talents and has been making a name for himself in recent years. He started with Alameda, a fine dining restaurant offering a tasting menu inspired by regional flavors, then opened the casual Asian-inspired Monky. More recently, he launched Karpa, a Japanese restaurant with a distinctly Portuguese soul, blending izakaya and omakase concepts.

Thu-Mon 19:00-00:00

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Faro €€€

ATO

A North American chef trained in kitchens like Mugaritz (Andoni Aduriz) in the Basque Country and St. JOHN in London fell in love with Portugal and decided to settle in Faro, where he opened a small bistro. In short, this is the story of Sean Marsh and his restaurant, ATO. Focused on the market and the seasons, the menu is short but showcases skill, technique, and flavor.

Wed-Fri 19:00-23:00. Sat-Sun 13:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00